OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

paragould.k12.ar.us

512 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Oak Grove Middle School is a public school located in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students within the Paragould School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with personal development, catering to the unique social and intellectual needs of students during their middle school years. By offering a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging a sense of community and school pride.

As part of the broader Paragould school system, Oak Grove Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong communication between parents, teachers, and students. The school leverages the resources provided by the district to support student success, focusing on both core academic subjects and the holistic growth of the individual. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational programs, the district’s official website at http://paragould.k12.ar.us serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

512

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	32
Black	57
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

White
376 (73.4 %)
Black
57 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.2 %)
Two or More
26 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)586-0483
Website:	http://paragould.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 284

Grade 6 228